In the world of martial arts, one works tirelessly to attain enlightenment.

Chapter 94, everything was preordained.

Outside the vortex of sword energy.

Lin Ran stood up, and a bright silver sword mark appeared between her brows.

Then the sword mark quickly turned red, eventually becoming completely blood red.

He stepped into the vortex of sword energy, and the wildly spinning sword energy immediately parted to make way for him, returning to its original state after Lin Ran entered.

The three people outside watched Lin Ran enter the vortex of sword energy. Ling Qiqi was slightly worried because she knew that Lin Ran was not good at swordsmanship.

Nangong Yu comforted her, "Qiqi, you have to believe in the captain. He can do it."

Zhou Yu touched the double-heart curse on her chest and nodded silently.

Ling Qiqi: "Yes, I believe Brother Lin, but I noticed the sword mark between Brother Lin's eyebrows has changed color. Could it be that something's wrong with Sister Linglong?"

Nangong Yu frowned: "It shouldn't be a problem. Jian Linglong has practiced swordsmanship since childhood, so she should be able to protect herself without much trouble."

Ling Qiqi: "If Sister Linglong really gets into trouble, will Brother Lin save her like he saved me?"

Nangong Yu: ...

Zhou Yu: ...

The atmosphere suddenly became strange.

……

Inside the vortex of sword energy.

Lin Ran walked to the side of the Demon Sword and the Sword Linglong.

They did not react, seemingly completely absorbed in their confrontation.

Lin Ran felt something was off.

This is no coincidence; it was Lin's arrangement!

But I didn't tell him.

Lin Ran pondered for a moment, then carefully observed the [rules] that seemed to have been left by Lin within Jian Linglong's body.

It shares the same origin as the Eight Gates Formation, but Lin wasn't the only one who practiced the Eight Gates Formation; her master also did.

After some observation.

Lin Ranfa discovered a problem.

Jian Linglong may seem to be controlled as a puppet, but in fact, there are [rules] to protect her, which will keep her will on the edge of being controlled for a long enough time until an external force breaks through.

If the [Rules] are fully activated, they can easily destroy the will of the Demon Sword.

Lin Ran understood. This meant that he, or rather someone proficient in the Eight Gates Formation and possessing sword intent, would control Jian Linglong!

Before even entering the secret realm, Jian Linglong's fate had already been arranged!

Lin Ran no longer hesitated and did not resist the arrangement.

He estimated that even if there was resistance, there would likely be a backup plan.

It's simply because they know what they're controlling the sword, Linglong, for.

His gaze locked onto the demonic sword, and his sword intent erupted instantly, forcefully piercing into the demonic eye on the cross-shaped hilt.

Instantly, Lin Ran felt as if she had entered a world made entirely of blood.

The sea of ​​blood was boundless, with countless wronged souls struggling within it. At its very center, a throne floated above the sea of ​​blood, upon which floated an eyeball filled with resentment, murderous intent, and greed.

When Lin Ran saw the eyeball, the other party also looked over, but did not launch an attack.

Because it was completely entangled with Jian Linglong.

Lin Ran smiled slightly and chose to make a decisive decision.

Eye Technique: Time!

The ripples of the sea of ​​blood, the hideous vengeful spirits, the venomous demonic eyes—everything came to a standstill, losing all color and turning into a completely grayish-white hue.

Lin Ran rushed forward, a longsword in the same style as Jian Linglong appeared in her hand, and began to slash wildly at the Demon Eye.

A second passed.

Then he continued to hack and slash at the throne.

It will end in two seconds.

[Pupil Technique: Time, Experience +2]

The gray world regained its color.

The demonic eye and the throne exploded into countless fragments, scattering into the sea of ​​blood.

The sea of ​​blood suddenly boiled, and countless wronged souls rushed out. A small number rushed towards Lin Ran, while the majority rushed towards a bright silver passage that had appeared in the sky at some unknown time.

Lin Ran understood.

This was indeed an arrangement targeting Jian Linglong.

To save her, we must kill the Demon Eye. If we kill the Demon Eye, the Blood Sea will erupt and madly corrupt Jian Linglong's sword heart.

If it can be resolved in the end.

Either kill Jian Linglong, or transform your sword intent into a sea of ​​blood to suppress its influence on Jian Linglong's sword heart.

A surge of anger rose in Lin Ran's heart, but she quickly suppressed it and completely hid it away.

He still can't beat a superhuman...

They walked to the original throne position in the sea of ​​blood.

With a thought, Lin Ran conjured a brand new throne and began to refine the sea of ​​blood with his own sword intent.

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[The third part of Kendo - Sword Intent: Will it transform into Killing Sword Intent?]

"Transformation".

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【Sword Manual Part 3 - Killing Sword Intent LV1: 10/500】

Instantly, the speed at which the Blood Sea was refined increased dramatically.

The sea of ​​blood was actually composed of countless sword intents, which surged wildly into Lin Ran's soul, turning his soul completely blood-red.

Only his eyes remained calm and deep, completely unaffected.

Gradually, the sea of ​​blood dried up, and the wronged souls disappeared.

【Sword Manual Part 3 - Killing Sword Intent LV1→LV8: 10/4000】

As the last trace of sword intent surged into his body, Lin Ran looked at the bright silver passage in the air and rushed into it with a thought.

Flowing light transformation.

After vision was restored.

Lin Ran found herself on a huge stone platform.

Jian Linglong's soul, or rather, her sword heart, was kneeling in the center, radiating a blood-red light.

Murderous intent, madness, despair, destruction... countless negative emotions surrounded her.

Clearly, all the wronged souls that had previously poured in were either devoured and fused with the sword heart, or their residual characteristics after being killed were incorporated into Jian Linglong's sword heart.

Lin Ran approached Jian Linglong.

She suddenly raised her head, her bloodshot eyes now only showing a last glimmer of clarity.

Lin Ran sighed inwardly.

If he doesn't come, this sliver of clarity will most likely persist indefinitely.

He pressed down on Jian Linglong's head, and a killing intent many times stronger than hers instantly erupted.

The killing intent emanating from Jian Linglong was immediately and completely suppressed, her clarity of mind rapidly increased, and she regained consciousness.

"Linglong, to make a long story short, find an anchor point for your sword intent."

Jian Linglong: "Anchor point... Captain, help me."

"relax."

Lin Ran had already anticipated this, and said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Jian Linglong released her resistance to the sword intent.

Thus, her sword heart was stained with the color of Lin Ran.

Instantly, all the pain vanished, replaced by warmth and closeness.

Kenshin instinctively moved closer, only to find that Lin Ran had already left.

……

external

Lin Ran opened her eyes, a flash of blood-red light crossing her pupils before disappearing into the depths of her eyes, which returned to their clear, black-and-white state.

Jian Linglong also awoke, her eyes turning blood red, but without a trace of killing intent or negative emotions, like dark rubies.

She touched her brow and "saw" the sword mark, completely stained with blood.

"team leader……"

"Here's the thing... Kill the Demonic Sword's Will... Replace... the Sword Heart's Corruption... Save People... Otherwise, You'll Die and Perish..."

A lengthy explanation followed.

Jian Linglong understood that if Lin Ran didn't do this, she would die here.

The consequence of surviving is becoming Lin Ran's [Sword Servant].

Normal cultivation and enlightenment are unimpeded, and one can even become stronger than Lin Ran, but one must not harbor any ill will towards Lin Ran.

The welfare aspect was a side effect of cultivating the killing sword intent, which Lin Ran took on, focusing solely on attacking and ignoring logistics.

Jian Linglong was silent for a moment, then looked at Lin Ran and said.

"If it's the captain, I don't mind."

"..."

Lin Ran felt that Jian Linglong must be severely affected to say such things.

Completely different from the aloof and mature woman she was before!

After a long silence, Lin Ran smiled and patted Jian Linglong on the head.

"Yes, you really call me captain. If there are any problems, I'll handle them."

"Let's go, Nangong and the others are still waiting."

(End of this chapter)